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Heavy Rain Moving Through Lee's Summit
May 8, 2026
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Lee's Summit, Missouri — Heavy rain expected today with a high of 74°F and a low of 54°F.
Today's Forecast — Friday, May 8
- Conditions: Heavy rain
- High / Low: 74°F / 54°F
- Wind: SSW 18 mph, gusts to 27 mph
- Precipitation: 30% chance, 1.49 inches expected over 2 hours
- UV Index: 5.95 — High — sunscreen recommended
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:11 / 20:16
- Daylight: 14.1 hours (1.6 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Expected rainfall: about 1.49 inches.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 67%
- Visibility: As low as 1.8 miles
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 59°F, winds 11 mph, 58% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 68°F, 30% chance of precipitation, winds 12 mph, 66% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 62°F, 88% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 36 (peak 42) — Good
- PM2.5: 16.1 µg/m³
Tomorrow's Outlook
Overcast with a high of 84°F and a low of 56°F. 29% chance of precipitation.
Forecast data provided by Open-Meteo. Air quality data from Open-Meteo Air Quality API. For severe weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.
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